Published 21 September 2020
The Panel reminds market participants that they need to consider the position of associates when calculating the holding or control of voting rights (Voting Control) for the purposes of rules 6(1...
Read MoreThe Panel has granted the Takeovers Code (Voting Agreements for Schemes of Arrangement) Exemption Notice 2020 (the Class Exemption) in respect of voting agreements in relation to schemes of...
Read MoreThe Panel has recently updated a number of Guidance Notes. Available on the Panel’s website are the updated versions, as well as compare versions showing all updates, of the following Guidance...
Read MoreIn March 2020, the Panel granted temporary class exemptions from the Code aimed at assisting Code companies in raising capital. These exemptions expire on 31 October 2020.
The Panel will be making...
The Panel has updated its payment policy and is no longer accepting cheques as a method of payment for its fees (including application fees). Instead, all fees will be invoiced monthly or at the...
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